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Letter of Suitability

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Request for Letter of Suitability and Celebret
If you are going out of the Diocese of Wichita to exercise any form of public ministry, this form will assist you in obtaining a Letter of Suitability and Celebret. … Read More
Christmas Call to Sharing Homily | Audio Files
Please find below the Christmas Call to Sharing homily from Bishop Kemme in both English and Spanish for download. Click the links below to view/download: – Christmas Call to Sharing… Read More
Diocese of Wichita Feasibility Study
OUR VISION:  The Diocese of Wichita strives to live stewardship as a way of life. As stewards, we see everything we have, everything we are, and everything we will be… Read More
Statement on Value Them Both Amendment
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As the Value Them Both Amendment failed to be passed, I wish to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to all who… Read More
Bishop Kemme Value Them Both Homily | Audio Files for Download
Please find below the audio recording of Bishop Kemme in reference to the Value Them Both homily. You can download the audio file here
Current Pandemic Guidelines to Cease July 1st 2021
Dear Priests, After consultation with the Presbyteral Council and the Diocesan Pastoral Council, I wish to inform you now that the current guidelines and restrictions for the Diocese of Wichita,… Read More
Covid 19 Guidelines for Resuming Public Masses June 6th 2021
Guidelines for Resuming of Public Masses in the Catholic Diocese of Wichita Effective June 5, 2021 The celebration of Mass should be celebrated in a place accordance with Can. 932 §1.… Read More
Updated Covid-19 Guidelines Effective March 10, 2020`
Fathers As you prepare to celebrate the great solemnity of the Paschal Mystery, we are happy to make some changes to the current guidelines regarding the celebration of Mass. It… Read More

Prayer Intentions & Upcoming Events

Sunday
Jan 31

Priest Winter Retreat

(01/31) – (02/05)
Monday
Feb 01

Priest Winter Retreat

(01/31) – (02/05)

Fr. Adam Grelinger

Tuesday
Feb 02

Priest Winter Retreat

(01/31) – (02/05)

Will Kerschen

School Address:
Kenrick-Glennon Seminary
5200 Glennon Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63119-4330

Home Address:
930 N 183rd West
Goddard, KS 67052
Wednesday
Feb 03

Priest Winter Retreat

(01/31) – (02/05)

Fr. Stephen Gronert

Thursday
Feb 04

Priest Winter Retreat

(01/31) – (02/05)

Fr. Michael Maybrier

Friday
Feb 05

Priest Winter Retreat

(01/31) – (02/05)

Fr. Douglas Campbell

Saturday
Feb 06

Fr. Drew Hoffman

Sunday
Feb 07

Fr. Lawrence Carney

Monday
Feb 08

For our deceased priests

Tuesday
Feb 09

Fr. Ned Blick

Wednesday
Feb 10

For the Medical Sisters of Saint Joseph

Thursday
Feb 11

Fr. Matt Siegman

Friday
Feb 12

Diocesan Building Committee – BCR, 10am

Deacon Matt Glazier

Saturday
Feb 13

Fr. Joe Tatro

Sunday
Feb 14

Deacon Will Stuever

Monday
Feb 15

Fr. Isaac Coulter

Tuesday
Feb 16

Fr. Pat Malone

Wednesday
Feb 17

Fr. Daniel Spexarth

Thursday
Feb 18

For the Adorers of the Blood of Christ

Friday
Feb 19

Fr. Darrin May

Saturday
Feb 20

Fr. Sam Brand

Sunday
Feb 21

Rite of Election

For the sanctification of our priests

Monday
Feb 22

Fr. Edmond Kline

Tuesday
Feb 23

Lent Clergy Meeting – SLC

(02/23) – (02/24)

Fr. Devin Burns

Wednesday
Feb 24

Lent Clergy Meeting – SLC

(02/23) – (02/24)

Luke Meyerhoff

Thursday
Feb 25

For the Carmelite Sisters of St. Teresa

Friday
Feb 26

Fr. Isaac Coulter

Saturday
Feb 27

Fr. Michael Nolan

Sunday
Feb 28

Fr. Larry Parker

Monday
Mar 01

Fr. Marco De Loera

Feb 2021
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Diocesan Policies & Resources

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Tribunal Resources

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External Links

Fraternity and Renewal Resources

Jesus Caritas

Article: Priests Attending Spiritual Renewal Seminars

Article: Gathering with the Priests of Boston

Request for Letter of Suitability and Celebret

If you are going out of the Diocese of Wichita to exercise any form of public ministry, this form will assist you in obtaining a Letter of Suitability and Celebret. Please be advised that it may take up to a week to complete your request for a letter of suitability, depending on the availability of signers at the Chancery office.

If you have any questions regarding your request, please contact Kelly Padilla at 316-269-3900 ext 104. 

Letter of Suitability

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Pastoral Plan

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